Area Obituaries

Laurel R. Hendrix Funeral service for Mrs. Laurel R. Hendrix, 86, of Alexander City, was Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Bro. Eric Hendrix and Bro. Brandon Keel officiated. Burial followed in the Hillview Memorial Park. Mrs. Laurel Robinson Hendrix, a beacon of love and faith, left this world on…

Theresa Matthews Funeral service for Mrs. Theresa Matthews, 61, of Alexander City, was Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Theresa Matthews, a beacon of love and adventure, passed away surrounded by her cherished family. Her journey on this earth was marked by selflessness, a deep commitment to her loved ones,…

Martha Janice Dark Funeral service for Mrs. Martha Janice Dark, 83, of Kellyton, was Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Kellyton First Global Methodist. Rev. Mike Jackson officiated. Burial followed in the Kellyton Memory Garden. Martha Janice Dark, a beacon of love and faith, passed away surrounded by her adoring family. Born into the loving…

James Darrell Danford   With profound respect and heartfelt memories, we honor the life of Mr. James Darrell Danford, 67, of Goodwater, a cherished individual whose life journey came to a peaceful close on October 13, 2025. James was born on August 3, 1958, in Alexander City to James Marion Danford and Marie Taylor Danford.…

George “Big George” Richard Long   Funeral service for Mr. George Richard Long, 79, of Kellyton, will be Friday, October 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. James Long will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 10, from…

Leon “Lee” Albert Armbrester   Leon began his trip to Glory Sept. 18, 2025, at 11:29 a.m. after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Pat) Armbrester; son, Leon A. Armbrester Jr. (Dawn and daughter Jenna); daughter, Victoria Armbrester Parks (Ken Parks, daughter Sophia and son Paxton); stepsons, Richard Varner (Tammy, sons…

Hugh S. Scroggins   Hugh S. Scroggins, age 82, of Goodwater, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Hugh is survived by his wife, Elaine Scroggins; daughters, April Porch (Brad), Christi Jones (William); grandchildren, Cole Patterson (Cierra), Charleigh Grice, Cole Porch, Emily Porch, Mason Porch; and siblings, Charles Moody Scroggins and Evie Davis (Dale). Hugh…